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This role is based in a School and will require DBS clearance and will be based onstite - NOT Hybrid or Remote
You must be Immediately Available
We are currently looking for a management accountant to work with and support the interim finance manager in maintaining the school’s financial health through accurate data analysis, the preparation of annual accounts and budgets, payroll administration, billing, and treasury functions.
You will need to ensure financial compliance, provide valuable insights to stakeholders through analytical reporting and support change initiatives.
Duties and responsibilities
- Assist the finance manager in preparing annual accounts, budgets, monthly management accounts and quarterly VAT returns
- Analyse and interpret financial data for budget holders and other team members Purchase Ledger Assist in producing analytical reports
- Support the Payroll Controller with compiling monthly payroll and maintaining accurate records
- Produce analytical reports on payroll data
- Support Fees Controller with invoicing, including data verification, parent/staff communications and debtor ledger
- Liaise with other departments to ensure the accurate billing for extra-curricular activities and services
- Provide support to colleagues within the finance office during periods of absence or peak workload,
- Reconcile internal financial data with external systems
- Oversee payment systems including credit merchants, expense platforms and procurement platforms
- Liaise with external auditors and prepare the necessary reports and reconciliations
Essential Qualifications/Experience
- Demonstrable experience working in a finance/business environment
- Part Qualified or Qualified (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
- Knowledge of financial regulations and compliance standards
- Proficiency with technology is essential. Specific experience with Excel and Power BI is a plus
- Strong attention to detail, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Dedication to collaborating with colleagues, budget holders and other stakeholders
- A demonstrable awareness of and commitment to diversity and inclusion and to safeguarding in education
TwentyFour Recruitment is an equal-opportunity employer. If your skill set and experience match the above ad then please apply today and if your CV is shortlisted a consultant will contact you to discuss the next stage of the recruitment process.
